Artwork

Obwaldner Landsgemeinde. Gesamtentwurf zum Wandgemälde in Bern

Albert Welti , 1909

Obwaldner Landsgemeinde. Gesamtentwurf zum Wandgemälde in Bern is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Albert Welti. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Obwaldner Landsgemeinde.

About this work

Overview

Obwaldner Landsgemeinde. Gesamtentwurf zum Wandgemälde in Bern is a 1909 painting by Albert Welti, a Swiss artist known for his dreamlike and often unsettling works. The painting is held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a vibrant outdoor assembly, likely referencing the traditional Swiss Landsgemeinde. A crowd gathers in a park, surrounded by trees and mountains, dressed in colorful attire, conveying a sense of community and celebration.

Technique & Style

Executed in a post-impressionist style, the work features a dynamic composition and vivid color palette, creating a sense of energy and movement. The arrangement of figures and landscape elements guides the viewer's eye through the scene.